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| Brand | Buona Full-Service Restaurants Remove | Buffalo Wild Wings Sports Bar Full-Service Restaurants Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Vitals | ||
Investment range | $1.3M – $6.3M | $2.5M – $4.9M |
Liquid capital | $35K – $100K | $100K – $150K |
Franchise fee | $40K | $25K |
Royalty rate | 4.0% | 5.0% |
Ad fund rate | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Performance | ||
Avg gross sales | $3.3M | $3.6M |
Median gross sales | $3.4M | $3.4M |
Avg owner earnings Metric varies by brand. Check type below | $710K | N/A |
Earnings metric | Gross Margin | Not classified |
| Risk | ||
Rating | ATop Quintile | ATop Quintile |
Risk score | 46 / 100 | 16 / 100 |
SBA charge-off rate | N/A | N/A |
SBA loans on record | N/A | 53 |
| Scale | ||
Total units | 31 | 1,178 |
Net change (latest yr) | N/A | N/A |
Turnover rate | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Contract | ||
Initial term (years) | 10 | 20 |
Renewal term (years) | 5 | 10 |
Initial training (hrs) | 418 | 264 |
| Contacts | ||
Franchisee phones | 4 | 572 |
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